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Roads & Driving · HeathrowCrash blocks lane on major road near Heathrow
A collision has blocked a lane on a major road close to Heathrow Airport, leading to significant traffic delays. The incident is affecting travel for those heading to or from the busy international hub.
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Two lorries collide, disrupting Stansted Airport route
A collision involving two lorries is causing major disruption on a key route serving London Stansted Airport. Drivers are advised to expect significant delays and seek alternative travel arrangements.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowM25 traffic chaos hits Heathrow Airport due to broken-down car
A broken-down car on the M25 is causing substantial traffic delays, significantly impacting journeys to Heathrow Airport. The incident is affecting northbound traffic, leading to congestion.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Traffic Disruption: Crash and Car Fire Cause Major Delays
The M25 experienced significant disruption due to a two-car crash and a separate car fire. Multiple lanes were shut, leading to traffic being stopped and considerable delays for motorists.
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Roads & Driving · M25Dartford Crossing tunnel reopens after crane breakdown and oil spill
The west tunnel at the Dartford Crossing has reopened following a breakdown and oil leak from a 50-tonne crane. Specialist teams cleared the spill, but drivers faced up to 60 minutes of delays.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Reopens After Lorry Fire Causes Major Delays
A lorry fire on the M25 caused significant disruption on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The anti-clockwise carriageway between Junction 5 and Junction 4 was closed, leading to long delays on the M25 and M20.
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Airports · LutonLuton Airport crash causes severe traffic and flight delays
A crash on the M1 motorway close to Luton Airport caused severe traffic congestion and substantial delays on Monday. The incident impacted journeys to and from the airport, leading to significant disruption for travellers.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Lane Closures Cause Significant Delays
The M25 is currently experiencing significant traffic delays due to ongoing lane closures. These disruptions are causing lengthy hold-ups for motorists travelling on the orbital route.
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WorldHavering Road roadworks cause delays in Romford
Roadworks on Havering Road in Romford began on August 28 and are expected to cause delays until the afternoon. Havering Council is responsible for the works, which involve a contraflow traffic system.
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Roads & Driving · GatwickM23 Car Fire Causes Long Delays Near Gatwick Airport
A car fire on the M23 motorway close to Gatwick Airport caused substantial traffic delays. The incident led to lane closures and significant disruption for drivers in the area.
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M25 Lorry Fire Triggers Rush Hour Delays
A lorry fire on the M25 caused major congestion and significant delays for drivers during the busy rush hour period. The incident impacted traffic flow on the busy motorway.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowM25 blocked near Heathrow after crash
The M25 was blocked near Heathrow Airport on Tuesday morning due to a crash. Traffic was significantly delayed in the area as emergency services responded to the incident.
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M25 Lane Closures Due to Serious Fire Cause Long Delays
The M25 is experiencing substantial traffic delays and lane closures following a serious fire. Emergency services are on the scene managing the incident which is impacting journeys.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowBroken-down car causes M25 delays near Heathrow
A broken-down car has led to significant traffic delays on the M25 motorway close to Heathrow Airport. Motorists experienced disruption as a result of the incident.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowCrash shuts Lampton Road in Hounslow near Heathrow Airport
A crash has closed Lampton Road in Hounslow, causing traffic to build near Heathrow Airport. The road remains shut while emergency services attend the scene, with no reopening time confirmed as of 17 August 2026.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Dartford section closed after multi-vehicle crash
A three-lane closure on the M25 clockwise between junctions 2 and 3 near Dartford has caused delays of up to 90 minutes. National Highways confirmed the incident involved multiple vehicles and is expected to last until at least 18:00 today.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash closes three lanes near Barnet, 90-minute delays for drivers
A collision on the M25 anticlockwise near Barnet has shut three lanes, causing delays of up to 90 minutes. National Highways is managing the scene, with recovery expected to continue into the evening. Drivers are advised to avoid the area or check traffic updates before travelling.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash closes lane near Romford as traffic slows
A lane on the M25 near Romford was closed following a crash, causing slow traffic on the clockwise carriageway. National Highways confirmed the closure between junctions 28 and 29, with no details yet on casualties or when the lane will reopen.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 lanes closed after lorry breakdown and crash near Heathrow and Dartford
Two lanes on the M25 clockwise carriageway are closed at Junction 14 after a lorry broke down, causing delays back to Staines. A separate crash involving a van and car has shut one lane at Junction 2, though traffic is moving.
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